DEEP SKY OBJECTS

Supergiant star baffles astronomers by surviving mysterious blast, expelling gas cloud bigger than our solar system

This colossal structure, the largest ever seen in the Milky Way, holds the mass of our sun.
6 hours ago

Scientists successfully mapped magnetic fields at Milky Way's heart to unlock how stars form

Researchers call this zone an 'astrophysical Rosetta Stone' because it helps them understand the complex interplay between dense gas clouds, star formation, and powerful magnetic fields in our galaxy.
3 days ago

Watch one of the universe's elusive black holes gravitationally tearing apart a star in a burst of radiation

Intermediate-mass black holes (IMBHs) are the long-sought 'missing link' between small stellar-mass black holes and supermassive ones.
4 days ago

Alien life on planet K2-18b? Scientists say otherwise after reassessing new James Webb data

Earlier, a group of Cambridge scientists claimed there were signs of dimethyl sulfide and dimethyl disulfide, molecules produced by living organisms on Earth, in K2-18b's atmosphere
6 days ago

Scientists successfully simulate extreme conditions of icy moons in deep space—stunned by unexpected results

Researchers used a specially constructed low-pressure chamber to simulate the near-vacuum-like conditions found on Jupiter's moon Europa and Saturn's moon Enceladus.
Jul 30, 2025

High-energy particles from space could be vital for life hidden beneath Mars and beyond, says new study

The research radically alters our understanding of where life could exist in the universe, broadening the search beyond environments warmed by sunlight or volcanic activity.
Jul 30, 2025

NASA confirms a plane-sized asteroid will pass Earth on July 28: 'If there were a threat...'

Thie asteroid measures an estimated 210 feet (roughly 64 meters), comparable to the length of a passenger jet.
Jul 26, 2025

Astronomers find the ‘missing’ 40 percent of the universe's matter in hot ‘fogs’ between galaxies

A huge filament of hot gas that is bridging four galaxy clusters was found, and it could contain some of the missing matter of the universe.
Jul 25, 2025

Listen to the intricate structure of the Vela Pulsar system sonified using data from Chandra and Hubble

The data collected about the neutron star was processed using sonification and transformed into sound, aligning with the anomaly’s nature.
Jul 24, 2025

Study by NASA and Oxford reveals Uranus possesses more internal heat than previously thought

Adding to this puzzle, data from NASA's 1986 Voyager 2 flyby had suggested an exceptionally cold interior, prompting scientists to re-evaluate core theories on how planets form and evolve.
Jul 20, 2025

Biggest Martian rock on Earth sells for $5.3 million at auction, marking a record-breaking moment in space memorabilia

Scientists believe the 54-pound Martian rock NWA 16788, found in Niger's Sahara in November 2023, traveled 140 million miles to Earth after an asteroid ejected it from Mars.
Jul 19, 2025

NASA to launch groundbreaking sounding rocket to explore the Sun’s chromosphere

NASA's SNIFS mission, aboard a Black Brant IX sounding rocket, is scheduled to launch from the White Sands Missile Range starting Friday, July 18.
Jul 19, 2025

Astronomers discover massive molecular cloud igniting star formation in our galaxy: 'No one had any idea it existed'

A massive, newly identified Midpoint cloud is providing scientists with rare glimpses into the dynamic funneling of galactic matter toward the Milky Way's center.
Jul 18, 2025

Space agencies are planning to use origami to find a sustainable solution to space debris

The research explores how folded paper could be a key component for sustainable spacecraft.
Jul 17, 2025

NASA’s IXPE gives groundbreaking insight into rare pulsar's X-ray emissions, baffling scientists

This research directly challenges existing theories about how these cosmic objects generate high-energy radiation.
Jul 16, 2025

Scientists stunned after discovering a massive exoplanet hidden in the dusty disc of a 'lonely' star

Researchers using Gaia data detected a subtle 'wobble' in the star's movement, a gravitational sign of a hidden companion that was initially dismissed.
Jul 15, 2025

Largest ever black hole merger, 225 times the mass of the Sun, detected by LIGO-Virgo-KAGRA

This extraordinary event, designated GW231123, not only shatters previous records but also challenges established theories concerning black hole formation.
Jul 15, 2025

Over 9,000 miles of ancient riverbeds reveal Mars was wetter than we thought

The groundbreaking discovery involves fluvial sinuous ridges, or inverted channels, found mainly in Noachis Terra, a less-studied part of Mars' southern highlands.
Jul 13, 2025

Experience the mesmerizing beauty of the Perseids meteor shower from mid-July to September

Renowned for their swift, bright meteors and luminous trails, the Perseids are considered one of the most anticipated celestial events.
Jul 13, 2025

The Moon will occult the Seven Sisters on July 20 — here's how to watch it

On July 20, the crescent moon will approach within a degree of the Pleiades star cluster, also known as the Seven Sisters, creating a stunning visual.
Jul 11, 2025
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